Apple Releases iLife '06 with iWeb

[MacRumors]

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Steve Jobs released the newest version of the iLife suite, which now includes 6 applications. iLife 06 is available today from the online apple store for $79. Additionally, a family pack is available for up to 5 users for $99.

iLife 06 will be included with the purchase of all new Macs.

iPhoto
One click effects - sepia, b&w,
New cards, calendars & books
hard and softcover books
better quality
Photocasting - podcasting for photos
integrates with .Mac
password protected, subscribable with RSS feeds

iMovie HD
Animated themes for movies
real time effects
new audio tools
more than one project open at once
export to iPod
create Video Podcasts

iDVD
Widescreen menus
Magic iDVD
choose theme, drop in movies & photos & select theme
3rd party burner support

Garageband
New Podcast studio
Podcast artwork track
Over 200 free jingles & effects
Speech enhancer
Use iChat for remote interviews
New Jampack - World Music

iTunes
no mentioned changes from current version (6.0.1)

iWeb (New)
Apple web templates
iLife media browser
Online AJAX photo slideshows
One-click publish to .Mac
Podcast publishing

[Lacero]

aka iTools 2.0 but iWeb looks very promising. *WOOT*

Thanks for providing live coverage, also. Very much appreciated.

[nagromme]

The new GB tempts me most, but I think I'll stick to my "every other plan" and buy iLife 07. iLife 05 is already excellent and meets my needs.

Unless of course I get a nice new Intel Mac that happens to have 06 pre-loaded...

[FoxyKaye]

Originally Posted by nagromme

The new GB tempts me most, but I think I'll stick to my "every other plan" and buy iLife 07. iLife 05 is already excellent and meets me needs.

Unless of course I get a nice new Intel Mac that happens to have 06 pre-loaded...

Ditto - I was going to write almost the exact same thing.

[20rogersc]

Looks good, will be a vast improvement from iLife 04
Shame the onlines store's a bit slowwwwwwwwwww at the moment.

::20ROGERSC::

[AtHomeBoy_2000]

Originally Posted by Macrumors

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iWeb (New)
Apple web templates
iLife media browser
Online AJAX photo slideshows
One-click publish to .Mac
Podcast publishing

Question, can iWeb publish to ANY webpages (ie My Own Website) or is it JUST for .Mac?

[bluesloth]

Originally Posted by AtHomeBoy_2000

Question, can iWeb publish to ANY webpages (ie My Own Website) or is it JUST for .Mac?

From Apple's website:

"*iWeb publishing requires Internet and webserver access (.Mac recommended). The .Mac service is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply."

So it appears there is at least some sort of support for publishing to your own webserver.

[whfsdude]

Originally Posted by bluesloth

From Apple's website:

"*iWeb publishing requires Internet and webserver access (.Mac recommended). The .Mac service is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply."

So it appears there is at least some sort of support for publishing to your own webserver.

Keep in mind that it might not support things like SFTP or even FTP. It might only support WebDav. I know I will be sticking to DreamWeaver, it's definitely lacking a code editor.

[Damek]

Originally Posted by whfsdude

Keep in mind that it might not support things like SFTP or even FTP. It might only support WebDav. I know I will be sticking to DreamWeaver, it's definitely lacking a code editor.

This was my first concern as well.

My other concern, which I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to, would be: does it install blogging software on your webserver, something akin to WordPress et al., so you can make a post from anywhere whether you have your Mac or not? Or does it store the database of your posts on your Mac and require you to post from your Mac?

I assume the latter, as I'd highly doubt they'd offer the former.

Which makes it not really a real, useful, serious blogging tool.

But I suppose that's like everything else in iLife - iPhoto is for casual photographers, GarageBand isn't quite a serious music tool... well, iTunes has become pretty serious.

[AtHomeBoy_2000]

Originally Posted by whfsdude

Keep in mind that it might not support things like SFTP or even FTP. It might only support WebDav.

What do you mean? I have no idea what WebDav is.
I am assuming you mean that it will creat webpages, but wont upload them to a server (much how iPhoto creates them, but doesnt upload)

[bigandy]

Originally Posted by bluesloth

From Apple's website:

"*iWeb publishing requires Internet and webserver access (.Mac recommended). The .Mac service is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply."

So it appears there is at least some sort of support for publishing to your own webserver.

sweet as. i'm going to get it and give it to my parents so they stop pestering me.

[~Shard~]

I am very happy with the updates Jobs announced to iPhoto. I was really tempted to pick up Aperture, just for the higher quality photobooks if nothing else, but couldn’t quite justify the price tag since I am by no means a power user when it comes to digital photography. From the looks of things, this new iPhoto will definitely suit all my needs, and then some! This is perfect timing, as I am eager to make some personalized wedding albums for my family in the near future.

[NewtypeCJ]

Anyone know if brick & mortar Apple stores will have iLife today, or is it one of those things that's "available today" but only by ordering online?

[joelwnelson]

Originally Posted by NewtypeCJ

Anyone know if brick & mortar Apple stores will have iLife today, or is it one of those things that's "available today" but only by ordering online?

I don't know about the actual Apple Store locations (since my state does not have any) but I called the Apple department at the local CompUSA this afternoon and they only had iLife '05. I'm guessing retail stores should at least have it by this weekend.

[seh80]

Since I'm no longer in the market for computers, iWeb was most exciting for me. So much better than I had guessed. I've been hoping for a decent way to blog with dot mac, really excited to see it here.

[joelwnelson]

I noticed the system requirements for iLife (and iWork) now list a G4 as a minimum. I wonder if that is just for the processor-intensive programs such as iDVD, GarageBand, and possibly now iMovie, or if iPhoto now requires a G4 too. I have a G3 notebook and a G4 Mini... I am hoping I can at least use iPhoto on the iBook... I placed my order for both iLife and iWork as soon as it became available after the keynote. Too bad they don't offer upgrade pricing but I guess it's already a fairly reasonable price.

[johnnyjibbs]

This is just what the doctor ordered. I asked at the Apple Store London this evening after work while the keynote was still on if I could bag one out back but they said they were unaware that iLife had come in yet. I'll be going back tomorrow or the day after - it'll be better than waiting weeks on the bloody UK online store.

Best bits:

iDVD - widescreen menus finally! I like all the new editing options.
iMovie - new titles look decent
iPhoto - intriguing - I like the full screen and new editing options.
iWeb - I've been waiting for this for years!

iLife '06 is everything I was hoping it would be and more. I like the new website for it too. There's no way I'm waiting 'til 2007! Interestingly, iTunes doesn't appear to be grouped with the iLife suite any more.

Think I'll pass on the new iWork for now though.

[DavidLeblond]

Was I the only one underwhelmed by iWeb? Templates are fine, and WYSWYG is great but can you not start from a blank slate and does it not have any way to edit the underlying code without opening it up in Textedit?

About the only reason I'm buying iLife '06 is iPhoto. :-/ But selling iLife '05 on eBay will help.

[Artful Dodger]

I'm looking forward to iLife 06' but more so iPhoto as I just ordered a photo book and will have it this weekend. With the update I'm hoping the books I buy in the future for family will look better than what I'm hoping I get from the 05' iPhoto book.

[Bubbasteve]

I'm really looking forward to iWeb and iPhoto... very very nice interface IMO

[Stike]

I hope at least iWeb doesnt require .Mac... because Steve says in the Keynote, talking about iPhoto: "You must be a .Mac member to publish."...

[csimmons]

Originally Posted by DavidLeblond

Was I the only one underwhelmed by iWeb? Templates are fine, and WYSWYG is great but can you not start from a blank slate and does it not have any way to edit the underlying code without opening it up in Textedit?

About the only reason I'm buying iLife '06 is iPhoto. :-/ But selling iLife '05 on eBay will help.

I assume that like in Pages, one of the included themes in iWeb will be Blank

[DavidLeblond]

Originally Posted by csimmons

I assume that like in Pages, one of the included themes in iWeb will be Blank

Not so sure about that. I think iWeb is basically a fancier Sandvox. I'm betting that it'll only work with its templates.

[gog]

Originally Posted by DavidLeblond

Not so sure about that. I think iWeb is basically a fancier Sandvox. I'm betting that it'll only work with its templates.

Good questions! A key factor in me deciding whether I upgrade to iLife 06. When somebody gets to play with iWeb, can they please feedback whether:
1) you can have a blank template / write html? (+can you set up your own basic templates?)
2) ftp is supported.
3) whether its any good!
Thanks!!

[fitinferno]

Originally Posted by johnnyjibbs

This is just what the doctor ordered. I asked at the Apple Store London this evening after work while the keynote was still on if I could bag one out back but they said they were unaware that iLife had come in yet. I'll be going back tomorrow or the day after - it'll be better than waiting weeks on the bloody UK online store.

Haha, I did basically the same thing, but after the keynote was over. Glad to know I wasn't alone in doing so The bloke said phone up tomorrow and they'd have more info, yay! He also said that last year, it took about 3 days before it came in. Is it really that much longer of a wait if ordering of the internet?